I'm feeling good.....

First week of University almost over. I can't believe it.

I'm feeling more confident about myself than I ever have in my life because, well I don't know. I suppose I have  had a lot of support over the past couple of months on the upcoming track to Uni from friends and family and I feel very appreciated at this stage therefore it makes me appreciate myself. There is also the aspect of going to a new city and making friends, beginning a course that should hopefully set me up for a career in Photography. For once on this blog I don't feel like I want to complain. I don't tend to be the negative kind of girl at all; optimism is always something I strive for but everyone has their down and dark moments.

The hour commute to Ealing Broadway is a mixture of things; Beautiful countryside speeding past you, letting your mind wander with your iPod soundtracking the journey. It doesn't half stop at every station though when you are whipped back into reality panicking mildly to see if you should be getting off. Lots of walking too as well as train. Walking too and from my house and then another fifteen minute walk once I have arrived in the West of London.

My first day was Monday; my heart fluttering away as I was finding the most suitable piece of clothing that would give me the optimum impression of myself. After resulting to a maroon cable knitted jumper dress, that hugged my figure without looking trashy; I headed out of the door 20 minutes early than being early/on time to catch my first train to Ealing Broadway.
I certainly felt a sense of home when I got there. Always living in the same place surely would have made me feel lost but I could really feel my feet here.
The enrollment was pretty lonely thing. Once I went through the glass doors I was handed a Student Union card for the Freshers week but feeling pretty hungry I headed for the refreshments bar for a muffin and some water. There was a lot of people watching going on, while I was sitting at round table on my own. People seemed to already know each other; maybe from the Halls or from a similar area but I quite liked I was doing this on my own. I did however feel that I should probably start making friends and talking to people this was never an easy talent of mine. I am a friendly face that people come over to talk to. Not often have I been the kind of person to form contact because I had always been to shy. None the less after I finished lunching I had my picture taken, picked up my ID card and sorted through Finance. Three hours and that was it. Done. Enrolment complete. I did take a look at the SU Bar, Freddies, named after the legendary music man Freddie Mercury of Queen.

Tuesday was mainly an Induction Day. I became familiar with my tutor, Neil and the Photography staff. I was given my timetable of two days a week (lecture time) though I believe that will be subject to change once I've made friends with the Dark Room. I feel like I am on way being a Digital Photography genius but still using Auto (GUILTY) I am still technically known as an amateur. Film, depth of field, apeture and f-stops are still mind-boggling to me. I have some knowledge but I can't yet apply them. That, I thought I would be learning come the second year...err no actually next week. Am I the owner of a film camera? No. Ah this is going to be interesting. I always feel like I'm the last one to finish, come practical assignments. Everyone seems to be know-it-alls in my class..well the outspoken ones anyway. Least I have made a friend who chilled out with me over the day. Even visited the library for Photography books. What nerds.

Exciting day tomorrow and I should probably be catching up on my sleep right now, regardless of a Wednesday day off. Early start, commute begins and off to the Tate Modern for a Photography exhibtion. Finding my own way there...interesting. Never done London on my own before.

I know this is a Photography blog but for those of you out there keeping count..I will add some photos soon. Words speak louder than pictures right now.

Ta

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